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Congratulations to Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven on their election to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Boo to the BBWAA for failing to elect Barry Larkin (62.1% of total votes, 75% needed) and especially his contemporary and comparable, Alan Trammell. (Boos, too, for having failed previously to provide enough votes to Trammell's double-play partner, Lou Whitaker, to remain on the ballot this year.)

Also, Tim Raines at less than 50% is a disgrace. Second-best leadoff man EVER, and he's struggling to be recognized. Remind me why the power of election lies with the BBWAA; do those guys ever WATCH the game?